Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce!

Directions for Making Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Preparing the Bread Pudding

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Bread: Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Bread and Custard: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the custard.
5. Add Raisins and Butter: If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the soaked bread. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Making the Vanilla Sauce

1. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add Sugars and Cream: Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

1. Serve Warm: Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled generously with the vanilla sauce.
2. Garnish: For an extra touch, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.